Drawbar lock problem on B2400

[bryk]

I bought a drawbar and drawbar lock for my B2400. See DB419 and DBL2 products
at http://www.unionfarmequip.com/store/linkage/drawbars.html

Unfortunately, I cannot get the drawbar lock on properly. The lock has a round
hole. You have to unscrew the turnbuckle that connects to the lift arm and thread
the "linkage" through the round hole. Then, you can slip the drawbar through
the rectangular hole.

The problem is that once the lock is attached to the lower lift arm, the rectangular
hole is not in a position that you can threat the drawbar through it. It seems like
it is too short.

I talked to someone at the dealership who said that DBL2 is only for L class Kubotas.
He offered to customize my drawbar so that it would attach to the top link, and also
would have a 2-inch reciever, much the same as 3pt attachment from northern tool
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=7767&categoryId=0
He said he would charge me $75 for the modifications.

I have a couple of questions. Anyone out using the DBL2 drawbar lock on their
"B" series Kubotas?

Is the $75 a reasonable deal? If I can get a drawbar lock, I'll probably do that, as it is
cheaper. I don't switch out read implements often, so the ease of taking off the drawbar
with only three pins is not a huge factor.

Your thoughts and comments are appreciated!

bill
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[rlk]

Bill, I can't help you on the drawbar lock, but if you are interested in a 2 inch receiver like the one at Northern, Leinbach Equipment in Winston Salem, NC (336) 924-4115 has them for $59. I bought one, and it is very heavy duty.

I don't think Leinbach has a web site, but they have been very good to work with. Call them and they will mail or fax a brouchere. If you decide on it, call them with a credit card number and they will ship it to you.

I also made one for another tractor by buying the A frame, draw bar, and hitch receiver from AgriSupply. Had the receiver welded to the draw bar, and also had 2 small bars welded to the A frame to keep the draw bar from rotating. Even though I like the one I built, it was more expensive than buying one already built from Leinbach.

Attached is a picture of the one I built.

Bob